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Updated May 23, 2013
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92% Approve of the CEO

US Marine Corps Commandant General James F. Amos

General James F. Amos

(248 ratings)

86% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps

ProsI loved being a United States Marine

ConsI couldn't do more time

Advice to Senior ManagementStay motivated

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Washington, DC (US)

Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsCareer advancement is great. the overall job satisfaction makes everything worth while.

ConsUpon retirement the transition can be daunting

Advice to Senior ManagementDon't forget about the Marines.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time

ProsThe United States Marine Corps provides the opportunity to learn responsibility in a unique environment. You gain experiences you can't find elsewhere.

ConsWork becomes your life. You must learn to commit your every moment to your fellow Marines. If you have a family times become tough and everyone is effected by your work's expectations.

Advice to Senior ManagementTake care of your men and treat them well but continue to discipline when appropriate.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Jacksonville, NC (US)

Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 7 years

Prosa reason to be proud and great atmosphere depending on where you are. free traveling.

Consatmosphere can be bad depending on where you are.

Advice to Senior Managementlisten to your marines.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Virginia Beach, VA (US)

Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 7 years

ProsGreat benefits, many specialties to choose from. Truth is, the experiences is really what you make of it. Positive mental attitudes must be maintained, no matter what you are doing.

ConsNot as glorious as many first think it is. Rifles come along with brooms and toilet brushes for Junior Marines.

Advice to Senior ManagementListen to your non commissioned officers.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsHonor, Courage, Commitment - A life of sacrifice

ConsLong deployments. An ungrateful nation.

Advice to Senior ManagementBe strong.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Camp Pendleton, CA (US)

Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsThe United States Marine Corps will instill in you a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose. You will always feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself.

ConsSometimes the rank hierarchy can be burdensome and slow things down a bit. All in all most Officers and Senior Enlisted aregoog people with the best intentions. There are unfortunately some who let it go to their heads.

Advice to Senior ManagementLove your Marines as a father loves a son or daughter and you will never go wrong.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Quantico, VA (US)

Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsYou make a difference in people's lives. You can know you have done something worth living for.

ConsLong periods away from family, people shoot at you, the chow sucks.

Advice to Senior ManagementStop the administration's politics!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps

ProsYou are surrounded by leaders who are willing to help you grow. There is new challenges in everyday life. There is a constant motivation in the air that is runs ramped.

ConsReceiving orders of your place of employment.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep the Marine Corps alive!!!

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San Diego, CA (US)

Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps as a contractor for more than 7 years

ProsGood benefits, Education paid for. Got to travel around the world. Easy to move up the rank structure when you apply yourself.

ConsLong work days. Can make you work more than 8hr days. Miss a lot of family time. Hard to balance work/life sometimes.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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